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Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:08 pmby Paul C
LFC #1 wrote:perhaps he has lost the desire to play for City, a fresh start at a big club like ourselves, who cast him off, could do wonders for him and he will want to prove himself to GH and the likes who didn't sign him for us 2 seasons ago.
I wouldn't be p1ssed off if we signed him cos at the end of the day as long as Beni can settle him down and get him playing football he is a tallent, but I'd have Morentes over him anyday of the week! 
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:11 pmby whelston23
anelka wants to play for a big clu.. liverpool is the one... once u know u r in the big club... not performing well will result him being dropped... i think he won't be that lazy any more.
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:14 pmby Ola Mr Benitez
his goals to game ratio is fantastic.. especially for a big lazy git who can't be ar$ed
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:17 pmby stmichael
he also scored 20 goals in a poor man city team that nearly got relegated. that says it all for me. in a decent team with a decent manager he'd be dynamite i reckon.
funnily enough i see him as a similar player to cisse in many respects.
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:18 pmby Redrider
From BBC this morning :
Last Updated: Thursday, 16 December, 2004, 09:15 GMT
Benitez 'to launch Morientes bid'
Morientes spent last season on loan with Monaco
Liverpool may launch an £8m January bid for long-time target Fernando Morientes, according to reports.
The Real Madrid striker has been linked with a move to Anfield since the summer and is currently behind Raul, Ronaldo and Michael Owen at the Bernabeu.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is keen to bolster his forward options with Djibril Cisse out until next season.
"If there is an attractive propostition it could be I would be keen to leave," admitted the 28-year-old Morientes.
He added: "Unfortunately, I'm not in control of the situation. I'm under contract to Real and they will make any decisions."
The fee could put Liverpool off a prospective deal but Real are keen to net the cash as they are reported to be preparing a massive summer bid for Inter Milan striker Adriano.
The Reds are currently sixth in the Premiership, 15 points.
Maybe we are signing both !! 
Posted:
Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:19 pmby stmichael
Redrider wrote:Maybe we are signing both !!
according to chris bascombe in the echo today we are definitely interested in both. whether we can afford both is another matter.
Posted:
Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:20 pmby Ola Mr Benitez
8 million would be ok?? Can't see them taking that though.... but I would have said the same about Owen
Posted:
Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:56 pmby Paul C
Didn't city pay about £13m for him 2 years about?
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:12 pmby FrankM
Paul C wrote:I prefer Morientes than Anelka, I'm just unsure about Anelka cos he always complains and gives off the wrong 'vibe' when things are going right instead of pulling his finger out 
Morientes Cup tied
Anelka not Cop tied
Surely this will have a bearing on any decision.
Also the captain seems to be in the Anelka camp. Dont know whether or not this would have any effect on Rafa's views.
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:17 pmby Gareth G
dapioneer wrote:cant complain, players like him dont come along that often, i reckon we get him
Are you sure about that?
Do you know hes from France and not a local?
Anyway, id welcome him back with open arms.
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:18 pmby Paul C
FrankM wrote:Paul C wrote:I prefer Morientes than Anelka, I'm just unsure about Anelka cos he always complains and gives off the wrong 'vibe' when things are going right instead of pulling his finger out
Morientes Cup tied
Anelka not Cop tied
Surely this will have a bearing on any decision.
Also the captain seems to be in the Anelka camp. Dont know whether or not this would have any effect on Rafa's views.
The league is the priority, if we don't finish in the top three we won't be in the champions league next season cos we ain't gonna win it this season
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:21 pmby Redrider
Ola Mr Benitez wrote:8 million would be ok?? Can't see them taking that though.... but I would have said the same about Owen
How about £5m and Mellor or A.N.Other, in part exchange. 
Posted:
Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:22 pmby jim_morrison_supported_liverpool
i know Keegan signs sh*te players sometimes but i think even Mello wouldnt be on his list somehow
Posted:
Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:26 pmby Paul C
jim_morrison_supported_liverpool wrote:i know Keegan signs sh*te players sometimes but i think even Mello wouldnt be on his list somehow
Good point.
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:25 pmby The_Rock
As long Anelka scores goals, i don't give a damn if he is a lazy a$$ or not.
And yes, i keep hearing that this deal is done. Stevie G has also given his stamp of approval for anelka too.
My take, it is a great deal for us. But i would prefer if we bought a striker who is also good in the air (I think i can header better than Baros, Cisse & Anelka 
).
Now if we can also get a right winger (SWP or Pennant) & Centreback (Upson), it will be a great 2005 for me at least 